Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF MRIDU(MILD) PRATISARANEEYA KSHAR

*Dr. Arvind Kumar Lohar, Prof. Mahesh Dixit, Prof. Hari Mohan Meena, Dr. Namonarayan Meena and Dr. Rajesh Kumar Soni

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Kshar means a caustic substance obtained from the ashes of medicinal plants. Local application of Kshar on the affected area of the skin is known as Kshar Karma. They are alkaline and are used to treat various anorectal conditions and skin disorders. It effectively treats the condition affecting the skin with less chance of reoccurrence. Kshar Karma is a safe established procedure that is minimally invasive without any side effects. It is versatile because even such places that are difficult to approach by ordinary measures can be treated by Kshar Karma. It can be used safely on patients who are afraid of surgery.

Keywords: Kshar Karma, Alkaline, Side effects, Reoccurrence.